2012 Cincinnati Reds’ Pre-Season Prognostications by Caesar Cliffius
It is still less than two weeks away from Ground Hog day but not too early for Caesar Cliffius to pop up out of the ground with his preseason predictions.
We will start with what will surely be the opening day lineup against the Miami Marlins on April 5.
I believe that catcher Devin Mesoraco will have a decent, if not fantastic, rookie campaign. I see him batting .270 with 12 HR and 55 RBI in a 2-1 split of time with Ryan Hanigan.
At first base, Joey Votto will continue his quest to be the best in the business. With the yearly All-Star competition at first gone from the National League (Albert Pujols, Adrian Gonzalez and perhaps Prince Fielder) it is time for him to own the position. He will hit 35 HR with 125 RBI and bat .320. With the Reds winning their division and the NL pennant, he wins his second MVP award.
Second baseman Brandon Phillips is playing out the last year of his contract with the Reds. Look for him to show it all in 2012. He will make the All-Star team, bat .295 with 25 HR and 88 RBI.
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